Rand McNally is North America’s largest commercial maker of national and local maps, street guides and atlases. And the company knows that bikers are new routes hungry. The new Ride Atlas brings anniversary content and 25 fresh rides to Harley-Davidson enthusiasts who are going to ride from all over the country to Miwaulkee. With 25 […]
Archive for April, 2008
Rand Mc Nally Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Special Map Edition
Published by April 12th, 2008 in Editorial and Merchandise.I am not into the bicycling scene, even less in tandem bicycling. What’s wrong with this Taiwanese inventor stating that he is so confident about his new idea that he just started negotiations with factories to have it mass produced! His arguments are (I invent nothing): 1- that dating couples want to face each other […]
I didn’t know very much about builder Ludovic Lazareth except that he was building outrageous one-off motorcycles and cars for the advertising and movie industry. Then, “Sarco”, daily reader and frequent commentator of this Blog, sent me this picture of an amazing bike that Ludovic built using a Buell as canvas. Although he kept the […]
The soon to be opened Harley-Davidson Museum is creating business opportunities in Milwaukee Tim Dixon of Dixon Development is about to open the industry’s first modern luxury boutique hotel geared toward the segment of motorcycle enthusiasts. Located in downtown Milwaukee, the Iron Horse Hotel will offer a blend of […]
Miles per gallon? Maybe you know if you have a factory bike but only if your brand discloses it. As surprising as it can be, unlike cars, federal laws don’t require motorcycle manufacturers to perform fuel-economy tests or, if they do, to reveal their numbers! Why? The reason given by government representatives is that bikes […]
Indian Motorcycle Pre-Launch Press Tour
Published by April 10th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.So, when you will read this, I will be in Kings Mountain, NC ready to meet with the Executive Team of Indian Motorcycle. Thank you for all the comments you made and questions you asked (although some went way off topic) and I will relay your concerns and interrogations. As an introduction to the post(s) I […]
A Few Thoughts About The State Of The Custom Motorcycle Industry
Published by April 10th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.There are few consumer purchases more discretionary than a Harley-Davidson and of course than a full-blown custom motorcycle built from the ground up. Harley US retail sales have hit the skids and fell 14%. So, can I say that sales of motorcycles or the lack of it is a good barometer of our economy. Yes, […]
Performance Machine Sexy Heathen Wheel
Published by April 10th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Always an innovator, Performance Machine is credited with bringing the Contrast Cut style of black & raw aluminum wheel to the custom motorcycle market. Since its initial launch a few years back, they’ve continued to refine the process and take it to a whole new level. ThisHeathen wheel design […]
New S&S Engine/Horse Magazine Chopper Show.
Published by April 9th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Up to 200 bikes will compete in this new bike show on June 28 in the middle o the S&S 50th Anniversary Celebration held at the Oktoberfest Grounds in La Crosse, Wisconsin June 27-29. The show will be held at the La Crosse Speedway and unusually, but logically in this case, there will be no […]
Artistry In Iron Master Builders Championship
Published by April 9th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.One of the highlights of Las Vegas Bike Fest (October 2-5th), is a bike show called “Artistry In Iron”. This show is not like the other shows you know because it’s one of the very few competitions in the world where 25 “Master Builders” are selected and invited to show only one custom bike, then […]
Like all Custom Builders (and Bloggers), I receive a ton of emails from all over the world. Some are quite long and unusual like this one from Kenya that I received this morning and that I publish as is. "Dear Cyril Huze. I couldn’t let the opportunity pass without sending you this e-mail. You see […]
Hip-Hop Rap Artist Will.I.Am. Custom Trike
Published by April 8th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.There is a band that I like very much called “The Black Eyed Peas”. I you don’t know yet (how come?) listen to “where Is The Love”, “Don’t Phunk with My Heart”, “Shut Up”, etc. The front man and producer behind the multi-platinum group is Will.I.Am (you saw his “Yes I Can” video to support […]
Hot-Rodding Or Street-Rodding Your Bike?
Published by April 8th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.This post is not to explain to you the difference between hot-rodding and street-rodding a car or motorcycle because you are supposed to know (Google Hot-Rod or go to Wikipedia). Anyway, whatever your mood and school of thought, this new front end from MeanStreet has the Hot-Rod look and the Street-Rod requirement. Hope you follow me… It […]
TAG Heuer Night Vision Riding Glasses
Published by April 8th, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.TAG Heuer promises that their new pair of Night Vision Driving Glasses is going to maximize your riding performance. Originally developed for drivers in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the glasses feature titanium frames and Reflex-style flexible temples. Dont ask me how they work, but I understand that it’s all about using some contrast […]
Hot. A New Sturgis Broken Spoke Saloon Campground With Swimsuit Required.
Published by April 7th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.The internationally famous Sturgis Bar and The Target Companies (who have built camps all over the globe) teamed up to create the greatest biker campground with the world’s largest biker pool! During the next rally you will be able to stay in a world class campground featuring all the amenities needed to make your trip […]
Turn Signals Relocator For Baggers And Bobbers
Published by April 7th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Hardstreet just introduced a new chrome license plate/turn-signal mounting bracket. It allows riders to move their turn signals to their license plate and allow room for saddlebags, or additional turn signal locations for quick detach bags. These brackets work great for Bobber projects, too. Bracket has a chrome finish with license mount holes 5 ½ […]
On My Way To The New Indian Motorcycle Factory
Published by April 7th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This Thursday April 10, I am flying to Charlotte then will be picked up at the airport and travel 30 minutes away to Kings Mountain, the home of the new Indian Motorcycle Company. There, I will meet with Chairman Stephen Julius and all his team, listen to their business […]
New 2008 Metric Cruiser Parts Catalog By J&P Cycles.
Published by April 7th, 2008 in Customs and Editorial.J&P Cycles spent months searching the market to find the very best Metric Motorcycle products available from the hottest manufacturers in the industry. The company has filled each section with a great selection of the newest and best parts on the market by top industry names such as Avon, Baron Custom Cycle, Cobra, Jardine, Kuryakyn, […]
Wimmer Machine Satin Black Sucker Intake
Published by April 6th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Since 10 years Wimmer Custom Cycle specializes in engine intakes built around a modular design with many interchangeable components like elbows, stacks and filters to create your own design. The latest introduction to the line of quality intakes from Wimmer is the SBS, also known as the “Satin Black Sucker”. This intake features an all […]
Britttown. A Cool Motorcycle Documentary About Old Triumphs And BSA’s
Published by April 5th, 2008 in Editorial and Videos.Last week, I already posted about Brittown, the new documentary of Zack Coffman and Scott Di Lalla. I just watched the DVD they sent me, and it made me want to acquire both a 1971 Triumph, a Norton and a BSA. An homage to a man nicknamed "Meatball" with a passion for restoring old bikes […]
The chief executive officer of Harley-Davidson Inc. received compensation last year that the motorcycle maker valued at almost $4.1 million, a drop of nearly 4 percent from the previous year, according to a regulatory filing last Tuesday. James L. Ziemer, 58, who has been president and CEO since 2005, received no money under a non […]
At a biker rally, at the park, at the beach or in any area where they frown upon the consumption of beer, you can hide the fact that you’re chugging a Miller without using the very suspicious brown bag (so 70’s). Just take a look at these can wraps called Canouflage (with a N not […]
Chris Callen, editor of Cycle Source Magazine sent me this beautiful quoted text to share with you. It’s the weekend. Get a cold one and take the time to read attentively what he has to say. Who among Us will lead? . “This post may not seem like it has much to do with motorcycling […]
Ridley New Automatic Auto-Glide Trike
Published by April 4th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The first Auto-Glide model was introduced by Ridley in 2002. It evolved into a family of models with 3 common factors; low seat height, light weight, and an automatic transmission. New for 2008 Ridley brings to its riders the very first Ridley automatic with three wheels. It’s quite stylish and functional. The design of the […]
Meet With The Next Master Builders Of Motorcycles
Published by April 4th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last weekend was the Donnie Smith Bike Show in St-Paul, Minnesota. A great show by itself, but during this event there was another competition called the Chopper Class Challenge: high school students from 6 different schools were competing with custom bikes that they designed, fabricated and built during […]
Spy Picture Of An S&S 50th Anniversary Custom Bike Project
Published by April 4th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.On June 26-29, 2008 motorcycle industry history will be made as 50 custom bike builders in the world come together in La Crosse Wisconsin, to support the S&S 50th Anniversary celebration. They will compete in a bike show and judging will be done by the builders themselves, key media members, S&S personnel, show attendees and […]
